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Craftsman 917.378361 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge
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IC..FTSMnWl
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378361
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378361 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
  • Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Never attempt to make wheel height the engine (motor) running. Disconnect adjustments while the engine (motor) is the spark plug wire, and keep the wire running. away from the plug to prevent accidental •...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign Drive objectsthrown into the control eyes, which can result in severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shields while operatingyour lawn moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda standardsafety glasses or wide vision safetymask worn DRIVE over spectacles.
  • Page 8 Pivot )ins Rear Grass • Change the oil after every 25 hours of catcher operation or each season. You may handle need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_/g Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) BE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I1/1,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity /Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will • Check your grass catcher often for damage result in increased oil consumption when or deterioration.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plug at the beginning of be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 Replace the air filter every 100 hours of hours of operation, whichever occurs operation or every season, whichever oc- first.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up. 3. Remove blade. Anti-fold 4.
  • Page 15 Operator presence Mowing position Immediately prepare your lawn mower for control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- Lower riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all handie_...
  • Page 16 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 19 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS L OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mAs frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso resbatadas o cafdas, tas cuales pueden resultar correcto de la maquina.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un _rea cerrada. objeto. Rep_,relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que Barra de control que exige Control de satten objetos extraSos dentro de la presencia del operador la impulsi6n sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 _Pasadordelc Mango del • Cambie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de trasera bastidordel operaci6n o una vez pot temporada. Puede recogedor necesitar cambiar el aceite m#,s a menudo de c_sped cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. AGREGUE GASOLINA •...
  • Page 25 2. Sujete la barradecontroles queexigen la CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR presencia d eloperador a bajoenelmango IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor y tireel mango delarrancador rapidamente. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora Nopermita queelcord6n arrancador se sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea devuelva a bruptamente.
  • Page 26 o.oo.,., LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA _.G.j__"O_ O._RO_O_ Revisarsi hay sujetadores sueltos Lirnpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de crisped (siviene equipado) Limpiar l asegadora misi6n (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) AG Limpiar debajo delacubierta delatrans- sadas (segadoras conpoder propulsor) Revisar l ascorreas y laspoleas impul- Revisar o /afilar/cambiar lacuchilla Tabladelubricacibn...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n...
  • Page 28 AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- RECOGEDOR DE CESPED viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado arranque en clima if[o, estos aceites de mul- con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ|A Su motor puede sufdr aver[as y funcionar de Cambie et bujia at comienzo de cada tempo- manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. rada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo de operaci6n, 1o que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPUL- SION Remueva la cubierta de ta impulsi6n. Rem- ueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la polea de la caja de engranajes. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 Barra de control c Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Posici6n para segar exige la presencia almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si del operador la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, Mango remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 CILINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Remueva la bujia. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s use pl_,stico. El plAstico no puede respirar, Io del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas Io que producir#, ta oxidaci6n de su unidad.
  • Page 33 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI()N Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_s alto? Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m&s alto? Velocidad del motor lenta. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361 3933...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 183230X479 Upper Handle 165761X004 Axle Arm Assembly RR 151721X479 Lower Handle 180912 Selector Knob 186112 Control Bar 175060X004 Selector Spring 182755 Engine Zone Control Cable 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184586 Drive Cover Control Cable Assembly 178843 167387 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180184 15 12 PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft, Input...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0267-E1 I 1019 LABEL KI_1 52511 718_ 307_...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0267-E1 443_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR 633 O GASKET SET 365_ 6330 276_ 276_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 6339 276_ 276_ 127_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0267-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ 842_ 689 _ s07_ _;_J6°1 l 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0267-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 498829 Short Block (Replacement Cylinder Assembly 399269 Engine 123K02-0025-E 1) Kit-Bushing/Seal 299819 497465 Manifold-Intake Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 493279 272199 • Gasket-Intake Sump-Engine 691160 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) Head-Cylinder 692249 691421...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0267-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691830 Gear-Timing 802574 Armature-Magneto 691648 Screw (Brake) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 691031 ° SeaI-O Ring (DipstickTube) 802592 Spark Plug 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube 692390 Wire-Stop 493880 Terminal-Sparkplug 697338 Seal-Valve 497316...
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